P4 boards: DDR vs RDRAM

[floodblue]

I'm having a lot of trouble deciding on whether I should buy a ddr based mobo or one that uses rdram. I plan on buying a P4 1.6A, and would like to overclock. I know it's harder to do with rdram, but are there any brands of rdram that are easier to oc with? Also, what would you recommend I do? Go for a ddr or rdram mobo? Is rdram worth possibly giving up the ability to overclock?

 

[ToBeMe]

Giving up the ability to overclock???????

Don't tell my TH7II-RAID that............I've got a 2.2 in it, run it day - to - day at 2.6 @ 1.6 and have had it at 2.8. Granted, I also have a system I recently built for my wife which has the SiS P4S333 board and DDR PC2700, it too runs at 2.6 but don't discount RD! A friend of mine just put together a 1.8 with the same TH7II board and is at 2.3 with it as we speak!

I believe the board is a factor, as well as good RDRAM. I always buy Samsung, but, have talked to many people whom also have had good luck with others such as Kingston.............

 

[GTaudiophile]

Not to be mean, but this question gets asked at least once a day. You might want to use the search function and see what people have said...over and over again.

 

[Athlon4all]

I agree with all that ToBeMe said except I have heard that Corsair is the best for overclocking. The board really does matter, and TH7II rocks. I woiuldn't recommend anything else for a P4 system at this time.

 

[ToBeMe]

<< I agree with all that ToBeMe said except I have heard that Corsair is the best for overclocking. The board really does matter, and TH7II rocks. I woiuldn't recommend anything else for a P4 system at this time. >>


Um, not being sarcastic or anything in any way, but, the reason I didn't mention Corsair specificly is....................Corsair uses Samsung chips for it's RDRAM............ The info is on their site if you want to verify..........

 

[Athlon4all]

<< Um, not being sarcastic or anything in any way, but, the reason I didn't mention Corsair specificly is....................Corsair uses Samsung chips for it's RDRAM............ The info is on their site if you want to verify.......... >>

Oops. I didn't realize this was the case. Thanks for the heads up!